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Business Tech – Standard Bank warning to South Africans who use their phones and social media – 3/3/2025
Criminals are impersonating banks and banking officials on social media and using fake apps to gain access to bank accounts remotely.
For the complete story, see: https://businesstech.co.za/news/banking/814550/standard-bank-warning-to-south-africans-who-use-their-phones-and-social-media/
Business Tech – The World Bank has two big problems with South Africa- 2/3/2025
The World Bank’s two biggest problems with South Africa are its cumbersome regulatory rules and BEE laws amid poor economic growth.
For the complete story, see: https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/814854/the-world-bank-has-two-big-problems-with-south-africa/
Zawya – South Africa inflation edges up in first release since basket update – 27/2/2025
Annual core inflation, which strips out volatile items, such as food and energy, came in at 3.5% in January, in line with analysts' expectations.
For the complete story, see: https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/africa/south-africa-inflation-edges-up-in-first-release-since-basket-update-o81k0b41
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Business Tech – Standard Bank warning to South Africans who use their phones and social media – 3/3/2025
Criminals are impersonating banks and banking officials on social media and using fake apps to gain access...